National Association of Storm Chasers and Spotters (NASCAS)

4-24-10 Urgent…

Major tornado outbreak in progress for portions of MS, AL and surrounding areas. High Risk, PDS issued by the SPC. Everyone in this area needs to pay attention today. Warren

Several major weather systems are forecast to impact Tornado Alley this week, and possibly next week. This would put a quick end to the tornado drought of 2010.

Warren Faidley, acting director of NASCAS says some of the systems pose a significant threat, with the possibility of strong tornadoes. Faidley notes, “It’s been a quiet spring so far, but I think things will change in the next 10 days. People in the severe weather regions of the US need to be on guard.”

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Hello Everyone. I’m sure some of you have heard about the new Internet program called Blastoff Network. It’s a revolutionary new idea, that Time magazine recently declared, “Could be bigger than Facebook.” The big difference is, Blastoff gives you a free webpage, complete with free video games, news links, sports and host of cool features. In fact, you can access all your social networking, IM, news, blogs, etc., from a single site. No strings attached.

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If you do the math, the income potential numbers are staggering. I must point out that there are no gimmicks, fees or any hidden elements to turn you off. The general public cannot join unit after October 26. However, I am now an associate of blastoff and I can join you up early, from October 12 onward. Obviously, it would be in your best interest to sign up as early as possible. You have absolutely nothing to lose.

Please take a look at the information here or click on the Blastoff logo above and see what you think. You can also enroll there. I will donate a portion of all my commissions to the Storm Angel Foundation, my charity that educates children about severe weather.

Thanks for looking and all the best:

Warren

Originally published by The Weather Channel in 1996, Storm Chaser became an overnight hit, selling out multiple printings and making the best selling list on Amazon and others, including Nature and Science selections. Storm Chaser received excellent reviews, including: “A Quick, but lingering read,” The New York Times.

Storm Chaser is an autobiographical picture book, accounting the early adventures of Warren, as he pioneered his career as the world’s first, full-time, professional storm chasing journalist, cinematographer and photographer. The new e-Book edition is affordable, and allows reading on several electronic devices including iPhones and Kindle readers. Storm Chaser includes a special section on weather photography, storm chasing, links and a detailed chasers glossary. A must have for anyone who has an interest in severe weather and high adventure. The text has been updated and revised, with multiple additions that were removed from the original.

Please note that other books have recently been published using the same title. Warren’s book is the original. Beware of imitators!

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ABC News has reported some tire dealers are selling “out of date” tires that could result in fatal vehicle accidents.

See the video report here.

RE:  Cosmetic Safety Data Base

Continuing research is suggesting that multiple chemicals used in popular sunscreens may be causing or contributing to skin cancers and other health problems.

Since many spotters, chasers and emergency personnel use sunscreens, this information is worthy of note. The number of skin cancers, is increasing rapidly around the world. In just seven years, the number of skin cancers has increased by an astonishing 47 percent! Skin cancer is currently the second most common cancer in 20 to 39 year olds. Skin cancer deaths in USA totaled over 10,000 in 2004.

The suspect chemicals include oxybenzone, a potentially hazardous chemical.
Ironically, the  FDA is stalling their promise of some 30 years to set sunscreen standards.

Top-ranked sunscreens, for chemical and protection safety include a zinc oxide sunscreen from Walgreen’s (inexpensive) and a product from Keys Soap (expensive).

For complete information and a listing of products, visit the Cosmetic Safety Database

Hello everyone.

As promised, here is the layout for our new site.You can see our new site will be loaded with new features including discussion options.

We will be updating and working on it for the new few days…. so please check back soon!

Thanks!